Ten acres of habitat just wasn't enough for Rinny the tapir. This morning, the 800-pound black-and-white mammal briefly escaped from her new home at the Denver Zoo's brand new exhibit, Toyota Elephant ...

DENVER (CBS4)- People visiting the Denver Zoo on Wednesday were kept out of the Toyota Elephant Passage exhibit after a tapir escaped. The tapir is making its new home at the Toyota Elephant Passage ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo is weighing names for a female Baird’s tapir calf that was born earlier this month, and they are asking for input. The calf and her mother, Luna, can now be ...

If Malayan tapirs were cookies and not animals, the adults would be Oreos and the babies would be a sort-of reverse Fudge Stripe. Don’t believe us? Take a look at these adorable photos of tapir Rinny ...

A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

In a heart-stopping video you won't be able to turn away from, two quick thinking staffers at the Denver Zoo saved the life of a newborn Malayan tapir. The two women literally leapt in to save the ...

If you're looking for something that will make you smile, this sweet video that Miller Zoo shared introducing the world to their newest family member will do it. Meet Rosie, an adorable baby tapir ...

NORFOLK, Va. - The Virginia Zoo has welcomed its first-ever Malayan tapir baby who was born shortly after 8 p.m. on January 20! The male calf was named “Luther” by his Zoo Keepers for the holiday he ...

The Denver Zoo announced the newest member to the park Wednesday: a baby Malayan tapir. The endangered species is native to Asia. Baku was born to mother Rinny and father Benny late in the evening ...